Neill Blomkamp has an estimated net worth of $400,000
Background and Career
Neill Blomkamp, born on 17th September 1979, is a renowned South African-Canadian film and advertisement director, writer, producer, and animator. He is recognized for his distinct documentary-style, hand-held, cinéma vérité technique, blending naturalistic and photo-realistic computer-generated effects. His notable works include the critically acclaimed District 9 and the science fiction film Elysium, along with frequent collaborations with actor Sharlto Copley. Blomkamp is based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, and was named as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2009 by Time magazine. Forbes magazine also ranked him as the 21st most powerful celebrity from Africa.
Structural Info
- Full Name: Neill Blomkamp
- Date Of Birth: September 17, 1979
- Place Of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)
- Profession: Screenwriter, Film producer, Film director, Animator
- Education: Vancouver Film School
- Spouse: Terri Tatchell
- Children: Cassidy Blomkamp
- Nicknames: Neill Blomkamp, Blomkamp, Neill
- IMDB: http://imdb.com/name/nm0088955
- Awards: Ray Bradbury Award
- Nominations: Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay – Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Empire Award for Best Director, Critics’ Choice Movie Award for B…
- Movies: Chappie, Elysium, District 9, Crossing the Line, Tempbot, Alive in Joburg, Tetra Vaal, Halo, Yellow, Chappie 2, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Quentin Tarantino, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, David Lynch, Ridley Scott, Tim Bu…
- Star Sign: Virgo
Trademark
- Often casts Sharlto Copley (District 9 (2009), _Elysium (2013)_ and Chappie (2015))
- Social commentary using Science Fiction
- Blending naturalistic and photo-realistic computer-generated effects
- Cinéma vérité technique
Popular Quotes
- “[on Johannesburg] It has this thermonuclear-weapons feel, like it’s going to go off at any point.[2013]”
- “[on Los Angeles] Joburg Light [2013]”
- “[on shooting Chappie (2015) in Jo’Burg] Johannesburg can be both township and completely urban and almost American. You can choose the Johannesburg you want, so I made ‘Chappie'(2014) exclusively urban.”
- “Think of the animation like really, really expensive makeup.”
- “[on _Elysium_] I feel like I executed all of the stuff that could be executed, like costume and set design and special effects very well. But ultimately it was all resting on a somewhat not totally formed skeletal system, so the script just wasn’t there.”
Personal Facts
- Was considered to direct The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012).
- Immigrated to Canada at 18 years old.
- Graduated from Vancouver Film School’s 3D Animation and Visual Effects program in 1998.
- Is friends with Michael Bay.